Weaving Culture & Heritage

An immersive celebration of the reciprocal influences between France and Ireland in relation to our shared cultural heritage.

This event will be in two parts; firstly an exploration of the direct influence of French communities on the weaving industry in Ireland and secondly the Irish influence on the evolution of the French Celtic Region of Brittany through language, music and song.

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday 5th September, Vaulted Stables, Strokestown Park.

 6.30pm: Doors Open

7pm: In Conversation – Weaving Together

8pm: Break

8.30pm: Concert – Les Irlandais de Bretagne

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In Conversation – Weaving Together (7pm – 8pm)

Join internationally acclaimed Irish Tapestry Artist Frances Crowe along with Hanna Zabudska from the Liberty Weavers for a fascinating conversation about Irelands Weaving Heritage, hugely influenced by a group of French refugees known as the Huguenots, who came to Ireland in the late 17th century fleeing religious persecution and settling in Dublin’s The Liberties district.

We will also hear from Frances Crowe about her own development as a  Tapestry Artist and her work with French counterpart and long time collaborator Breton Tapestry Artist, Marie – Thumette Brichard.

Tapestry artists Marie – Thumette Brichard and Frances Crowe 

Both artists will have a sample of their work on display for this event.

Concert Performance by Les Irlandais de Bretagne (8.30pm)

Following In Conversation – Weaving Together will be performance by highly acclaimed Breton group Les Irlandais de Bretagne, Breton musicians exploring the deep historical ties between Britanny and Ireland, in particular the Irish influence on Breton Culture. This cultural connection, celebrated through music in English, French, Breton, and Irish, highlights a shared Celtic heritage and forgotten history of migration and mutual influence.

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Advanced booking is required, tickets €25.00.

This event is fully wheelchair accessible.

Discounted ticket option available for Irish Heritage Trust membership holders.

‘Weaving Culture & Heritage’ is gratefully supported by Roscommon County Council and Culture Ireland, as part of the Cultúr 2026 Arts & Culture Programme. 

To mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Culture Ireland presents Cultúr 2026, an expansive culture programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.